Lodges in Deniyaya

We had an incredible 3d2n stay at Sinharaja Kurulu Ella Eco Resort. Even before our stay, Janith and Manisha went above and beyond to make our trip to Sri Lanka enjoyable. The drive we had originally booked cancelled last minute, and they were able to quickly arrange transport for us from Colombo to the resort and even for the subsequent week of our trip. The hotel itself is absolutely beautiful, both the structures and the surrounding areas, which includes a path to a waterfall and gorgeous views of the rainforest. We ate each meal here and loved every single bite - the coconut sambal was some of the best in the world. For those with smaller stomachs, the portions are huge so it’s best to split a plate so as to avoid food waste. We originally booked the triple room with a view but when we saw the Superior Family Room, we immediately upgrades because it’s essentially a glass treehouse immersed in the jungle. We also booked a jungle tour through the resort and our guide Kumar took us on an incredible all day journey through a tea plantation to a rainforest, where we explored waterfalls and learned about the local flora. We are traveling through Sri Lanka for a few weeks and really this has been one of the highlights of our trip because of beautiful location, delicious food, the wonderful memories made on the jungle tour, and most importantly the compassion and kindness that were shown to us at every minute by Janith and Manisha. We cannot recommend this place enough.

Unbelievable beauty. Wonderful bungalow. Gorgeous forest surroundings. Having a massage was very nice.

If you're seeking an eco-friendly, unique experience in a serene jungle atmosphere, look no further. This destination offers unparalleled hospitality, mouthwatering food, and a genuine commitment to creating unexpected and unforgettable memories. Every detail is designed to immerse you in nature while ensuring your comfort, making it an ideal choice for a one-of-a-kind getaway. Highly recommended for those craving adventure, tranquility, and sustainability!

Wow, Sinharaja Rainforest was an unexpected highlight of our journey and the tour organised here was part of the reason. We saw lots of animals and heard lots of interesting facts about the flora and fauna. Other than the tour the pool is nice, the food is great and the accommodation is clean!

The owner is an amazing man. The staff is very friendly, polite and helped us a lot with advices and specific requests. Rooms are clean, beds large and comfortable. Some rooms have a jungle view. The morning view is exceptional. Good wi-fi coverage. A transfer is available for additional payment. The meal was traditional, but served as in restaurant. Brilliant quality and clean kitchen. Highly recommended.

Location and hospitality of the workers is beyond exceptional. You cannot beat the views, and waking up to the beautiful jungle and forest right from your bedroom, or the dreamy fireflies at night from the balcony. Their home kitchen menu is superb, made fresh to order, and super tasty. We had delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner options all tasty and satisfying. The owners also connected us with a great hiking guide in the Sinharaja forest who pointed out rare species, took us to waterfalls, and even prepped us so we would not get leeches on our shoes. This location is absolutely the best and we would come back again! 100% recommend to anyone considering visiting the Sinharaja forest. They are family owned, and extremely kind people.

The location is incredible. Secluded against the forest. There is a woman who works there who took care of everything. Check in check out all meals laundry etc. She is amazing.

An amazing guest house with three rooms, and a large common area, located at the foot of dramatic and lush hill. We managed some very nice birding just sitting in the garden. A truly relaxing setting in nature. The staff was very friendly and efficient, and the meals were delicious.

This is an exceptional property! THE place to stay especially for birdwatchers with birds easily seen from a three way viewing area above the restaurant as well as outside the rooms and gardens. The manager makes the place, always smiling and attentive to every detail making sure everyone’s stay is the best. You can walk to the world heritage site park and the birding jeep tours pick you up at the gate with your packed breakfast. Meals were excellent and the quality well known to others with people seeking out their restaurant for the great the great food. I highly recommend it. I stayed 6 nights and would recommend 3 or 4 to enjoy the area.